Children's Health: Infections
Thrush - Treatment Overview
03/10/08, HealthwiseThrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a se
Thrush - Prevention
03/10/08, HealthwiseThrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a se
Tubes for ear infections
02/02/09, HealthwiseEar tubes are plastic and shaped like a hollow spool. Doctors suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays behind the eardrum. A specialist (otolaryngologist) places the tubes through a small surgical open
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Urinary Tract Infections in Children - Symptoms
04/30/07, HealthwiseUrinary tract infections (UTIs) in children may not cause obvious urinary symptoms. Symptoms of a UTI in an infant or young child may include:
Urinary Tract Infections in Children - What Happens
04/30/07, HealthwiseIn a urinary tract infection (UTI), bacteria usually enter the urinary tract through the urethra. They may then travel up the urinary tract and infect the bladder (cystitis) and the kidneys (pyelonephritis). Most UTIs in children clea
Urinary Tract Infections in Children - When To Call a Doctor
04/30/07, HealthwiseUrinary tract infections (UTI) in infants and young children need early evaluation and treatment. Call your doctor if your child has:
Urinary Tract Infections in Children - Exams and Tests
04/30/07, HealthwiseIf your child has symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI), the doctor's initial evaluation will probably include:
Urinary Tract Infections in Children - Treatment Overview
04/30/07, HealthwiseAntibiotic medicine and home care are effective in treating most urinary tract infections (UTIs) in infants and children. The main goal of treatment is to prevent kidney damage and its short- and long-term complications by eliminatin
Urinary Tract Infections in Children - Prevention
04/30/07, HealthwiseUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are difficult to prevent in children who seem to get them easily. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics to prevent repeat infection while waiting for test results after your child's first UTI. If test result
Urinary Tract Infections in Children - Medications
04/30/07, HealthwiseOral antibiotic medicine usually is effective in treating urinary tract infections (UTIs). In many cases, if the symptoms and urinalysis suggest a UTI, the doctor will start medicine without waiting for the results of a urine
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